Iowa Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling

Through its networking with Iowa communities, businesses and organizations, the DNR has developed a clearinghouse of construction and demolition debris recycling information across Iowa, which are listed below. All files are in PDF format. A free PDF reader is available from Adobe.

Case Studies

• Asphalt shingles for dust control
• Executive Hills deconstruction project
• Sample of Iowa construction and demolition debris recycling projects

Demolition Debris Management Workshop Presentations

• Air concerns from burning demolition debris
• Asbestos regulations
• Lead-based paint regulations
• Model ordinance for demolition recycling

Model Ordinances

• Relocation Ordinance
• Deconstruction Ordinance
• Demolition Salvage Ordinance
• Demolition Recycling Ordinance
• Construction Waste Management Ordinance

Other Resources

• Construction debris recycling:Example Bid Request - Mississippi River Discovery Center
• Construction debris recycling:Photos from Mississippi River Discovery Center
• Drywall manufacturing plants in Iowa
• Historical considerations prior to building demolition
• Iowa Building Material Salvage and Retail Operations

Construction and Demolition Debris Data for Iowa:Charts

• Construction and demolition debris landfilled in Iowa by weight and type
• Construction and demolition debris landfilled in Iowa by material type
• Construction and demolition debris generated by project type
• Construction and demolition debris landfilled by project type

DNR Contact
Jennifer Reutzel
(515)281-8878
Jennifer.Reutzel@dnr.iowa.gov